315 West 88th Street, Manhattan, NY 10024

The 11-unit, 5-story building at 315 West 88th Street, owned by Shirley Fong, has experienced recurring maintenance issues over the past several years, with the most recent concerns centered on ceiling deterioration in Apartment 6 (July 2024) and a missed asbestos inspection attempt (July 2024). There was a significant cluster of electrical problems reported in March 2023, including issues with wiring, outlets, switches, and lighting, though these were subsequently verified as corrected by HPD inspectors.

The building has faced multiple heat and hot water outages, particularly between January and February 2023 when three separate complaints were filed regarding inadequate building-wide and apartment-specific services—these conditions were ultimately resolved according to HPD records. The property has two open violations as of 2022: one regarding ready access to the building's heating system in the basement (Class C) and another related to improper notice posting about heating system access (Class C) from 2018. While the building has maintained a regular schedule of rodent inspections, results have varied, with "Rat Activity" noted in October and November 2024, though the most recent January 2025 inspection passed.

Notably, there have been no reported bedbug incidents in the building since 2018, with all annual filings showing zero infested units. The building's management has generally responded to violations and complaints, as evidenced by multiple HPD inspections resulting in closure of various issues, including a 2022 hot water violation in Apartment 6 that was certified as corrected. The property, built in 1896 and classified as HERETOFORE CONVERTED CLASS A, has required ongoing maintenance attention, particularly regarding its heating system, electrical infrastructure, and general repairs.